There’s been an update in the case of the missing 4-year-old Houston girl who is missing. Her stepdad is now a person of interest in her disappearance.

On Tuesday, Houston police named Darion Vence a person of interest after he gave “conflicting stories” in regards to missing 4-year old Maleah Davis.

Just hours before Vence became a suspect, CNN’s Nick Valencia spoke directly to Brittany Bownes, Maleah’s mom and she doubts the story circulating about her daughter is true.

According to CNN, Maleah’s mom had this to say:

“His story doesn’t make sense, it doesn’t. But in my gut, I believe him.” Brittany Bowens, mother of missing 4-year-old #MaleahDavis tells me when asked if she believes her fiancé’s story. In a wide ranging phone interview she also denies any abuse at the home.

Maleah’s mother says of the step-father. “His story, it don’t sound right…Honestly, I haven’t really talked to him much because I’ve been focused on finding Maleah. I called his family…and he’s devastated.”

As you may recall, Vence claimed he was carjacked while on his way to the airport to pick up Maleah’s mom. He claims that the little girl was kidnapped by the carjackers, who let him and his 2-year old son go. Wow, Bless their hearts! We pray that this story has a happy ending!